1
as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
the considerable number of auto accidents that resulted from the surprise snowstorm
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as in substantial
of a size greater than average of its kind
a house with a considerable barn in back
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Recent Examples of considerable
While the sleek device puts out considerable heat, its compact size doesn’t take up much room.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
As someone who has made all the rookie mistakes when buying perfume—shopping after hours, buying without trying, getting drawn in by a pretty bottle without considering the juice—I’ve lost considerable amounts of time searching in vain.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
His prosecution of Adams rocked New York the most profoundly, and his resignation could have a considerable effect on the case as Adams grows closer to Trump.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Nov. 2024
Pettersson is one of the most respected players in the Penguins’ locker room, having formed a close relationship with Pittsburgh’s future Hall of Famers while also spending considerable time helping with the Penguins’ younger players.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
As someone who has made all the rookie mistakes when buying perfume—shopping after hours, buying without trying, getting drawn in by a pretty bottle without considering the juice—I’ve lost considerable amounts of time searching in vain.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
His prosecution of Adams rocked New York the most profoundly, and his resignation could have a considerable effect on the case as Adams grows closer to Trump.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Nov. 2024
Pettersson is one of the most respected players in the Penguins’ locker room, having formed a close relationship with Pittsburgh’s future Hall of Famers while also spending considerable time helping with the Penguins’ younger players.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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The effects could be significant, especially considering how obesity puts people at a higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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Potential Dangers of Having a US Government AI Czar: Conflict of Interest: With Musk's significant influence and ownership of X, there are concerns about potential favoritism towards certain companies.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Many are concerned about possible large-scale layoffs and substantial alterations to the federal workforce.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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And now its lofty and larger sister spread has just popped up on the market, asking an even more substantial $27.5 million.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Google’s Black Friday sale has kicked off with sizable discounts on Pixel phones, wearables, earbuds, tablets, smart home gear, and more.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2024
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Several factors have driven this surge, including increasing demand for artificial intelligence solutions, sizable U.S. government contract wins, and the recent inclusion of Palantir into the S&P 500 index.Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This model is the larger model in the line and is powered by a quartz movement.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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The setup made the most of the renowned Apollo stage, with a large cream couch on stage right and space for the night’s bands to play to the left.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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There was always a chance that One World Trade Center would not live up to its tremendous expectations.Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
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Today, there's still a tremendous interest in the Titanic's tragic story of maritime technology and adventure ending in great loss of life.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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The time to act is now – before the cost of inaction becomes too great to bear.Matthew Emma, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Both make a great gift for yourself, or someone special.Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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Still, the vast majority of beer consumed in the state is made by huge commercial breweries owned by international conglomerates.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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There weren’t huge numbers of flaws in iOS 18.1, though some users were surprised by the need for a waitlist to be admitted to Apple Intelligence.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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But the biggest surprise was how well the people responded.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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